Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1869 Variety 12


Obverse 12	Reverse M

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Retained Cud Between 7:30 and 8:15

Obv. 12.2 Full Cud

Obverse 12.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Marks Located Right Of Denomination

Obverse 12 is observed with date placement at LH. Obverse 12 develops a retained cud between 7:30 and 8:15 and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack connecting the tops of '(AMER)ICA'.
2. Die crack from the left base of the 1 to the denticles at 7:00
3. Die crack extending from the northern section of the retained cud and connecting the tops of 'UNI(TED)' and '(S)TATES.
Obv. 12.2: The Obverse 12 retained cud is not absent, resulting in a full cud.

Reverse M is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and has acquired clash marks located to the right of the denomination.

Comments: Variety 12 and 12a were first identified by this author during early May 2016 and early February 2021, respectively.

Plate Coin (Variety 12): Keith Bock Collection, G4
Plate Coin (Variety 12a: D. Poliquin Collection, G4

Die States For 1869 Variety 12

VARIETY 12 OBVERSE 12 REVERSE M
VARIETY 12a OBVERSE 12.2 REVERSE M